Lead Senior Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily phlebotomy team activities, including scheduling, task delegation, and workflow coordination across multiple satellite locations.
• Provide clinical leadership through onboarding, training oversight, competency verification, and remediation of staff.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary specimen collection, and electrocardiograms (EKGs) following established protocols.
• Conduct waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA and safety standards.
• Monitor laboratory supply inventory and assist with quality assurance activities, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular site rounding to observe staff performance and reinforce best practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-Pbt) certification from the state of Washington.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Certificate program.
• BLS (AHA) certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• 5+ years of professional blood draw experience.
• 1+ year of proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel 100% of the time to various Optum draw locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of waived laboratory testing, sample preparation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with EKG procedures and medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and electronic medical records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting from the first pay period plus 8 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education reimbursement and employee discount programs.
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

About the Company

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. We are part of UnitedHealth Group, working to improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.